TABLE 2.
Statistical analysis of variables associated with NLM in baboons
Variable | N | No myocarditis, seronegative for TC (control) (N = 11) | Myocarditis, seronegative for TC (N = 17) | Myocarditis, seropositive for TC (N = 14) | P |
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Age (years) | 42 | 9.8 ± 0.8 | 17.1 ± 1.4* | 20.0 ± 2.1* | < 0.001 |
Sex (M/F) | 13/29 | 3/8 | 5/12 | 5/9 | 0.801 |
Weight (kg) | 42 | 18.18 ± 1.7 | 19.97 ± 2.2 | 19.60 ± 1.7 | 0.549 |
Myocarditis degree | 42 | 0.0 ± 0.0 | 1.5 ± 0.2* | 2.0 ± 0.2*† | < 0.001 |
Mild myocarditis | 42 | 0 | 10* | 3† | < 0.001 |
Moderate myocarditis | 42 | 0 | 6* | 8* | < 0.001 |
Severe myocarditis | 42 | 0 | 1 | 3*† | < 0.001 |
n = number of analyzed animals.
P < 0.05 vs. Group 1.
P < 0.05 vs. Group 2.